Main Entry:

mean·ing

Pronunciation:

\ˈmē-niŋ\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1 a: the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport b: the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import2: something meant or intended : aim <a mischievous meaning was apparent>3: significant quality ; especially : implication of a hidden or special significance <a glance full of meaning>4 a: the logical connotation of a word or phrase b: the logical denotation or extension of a word or phrase

— meaning adjective

— mean·ing·ly \-niŋ-lē\ adverb